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Tanzania Receipt Book Template

Free TRA-format cash receipt book template for Tanzania. Pre-numbered, duplicate, signature line.

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Your Business Name Ltd
P.O. Box 12345, Dar es Salaam
TIN: 123-456-789
+255 7XX XXX XXX · hello@yourbusiness.co.tz

Cash Receipt

Receipt #: 001
Date: 14 Jun 2026

Received from

Customer Name
Address Line
Dar es Salaam
TIN: 000-000-000

On behalf of (if any)

Same as above
Order ref: PO-2026-001
Delivery: 5–7 working days
Particulars Amount
Item description 0
0
0
SubtotalTZS 0
TotalTZS 0
Payment instructions: Bank — CRDB · A/c — 0150-XXXXXXX-00 · M-Pesa Lipa Number — 123456
Notes: Issued by: _____________________ Signature: _____________________ Stamp:

How to issue a cash receipt

1
Use the next pre-numbered slip in your book.
2
Fill in date, payer, amount in words and figures.
3
State the purpose and your TIN.
4
Sign and tear off — duplicate stays in the book.

Cash receipts in Tanzania — what's still legal

Most VAT-registered businesses in Tanzania must now issue fiscal receipts via an EFD or VFD (see the eligibility checker). However, a manual cash-receipt book remains useful for very small businesses, NGOs, schools, churches and internal money-handling — and TRA still accepts pre-numbered manual receipts in those contexts.

What a compliant cash receipt must show

  • Sequential pre-printed number — fundamental for audit trail.
  • Date of receipt.
  • Payer name and (optionally) TIN.
  • Amount in both words and figures.
  • Purpose of the payment.
  • Issuer signature, name, designation, and the business stamp.
  • Your TIN if you are TIN-registered (most businesses are).

Best practice

  • Use a duplicate book — issue the original to the payer, retain the carbon copy.
  • Reconcile the receipt-book daily against cash on hand.
  • Retain receipt books for 5 years per the Income Tax Act.
  • For VAT-registered businesses, manual receipts are only for receipts of capital, refunds, or non-supply transfers — operational sales must go through a fiscal device.

Combine with the Petty Cash Voucher, Invoice Template, and the VFD Compliance Checklist.

Frequently asked questions

Is a manual receipt book still legal?
Only for very small businesses below the EFD/VFD threshold — most businesses must issue fiscal receipts.
What must a receipt show?
Date, receipt number, payer, amount in words and figures, purpose, signature, and your TIN if registered.
Should receipts be pre-numbered?
Yes — pre-numbered books prevent duplication and are required for audit trails.
How long must I keep receipts?
Five years from the end of the year of income, per the Income Tax Act.
Can I switch to digital?
Yes — Tawala issues fiscal receipts via email and SMS instantly on paid plans.

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